ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Eraser

/ɪˈɹeɪzə/ · noun

Meaning

One who erases..

Definitions by Sense

One who erases.
(Canada, US, Philippines) An object used to erase or remove something written or drawn by a pen or a pencil.
(Canada, US, Philippines) An object used to erase something written either by chalk on a chalkboard, by a marker on a whiteboard, or by some other erasable implement; a chalkboard eraser, whiteboard eraser, etc.
(computing) An overwriter program used to prevent data recovery.

Example Sentences

I have worn out the eraser on this pencil.

Word Forms

erasers

Synonyms for eraser

Related Words

When Should You Use Eraser?

Use eraser when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does eraser mean?

Eraser means One who erases..

What is a synonym for eraser?

Common synonyms include rubber, india rubber, bungee.

What is the opposite of eraser?

The opposite depends on the specific sense.

How do you use eraser in a sentence?

I have worn out the eraser on this pencil.

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ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Eraser

/ɪˈɹeɪzə/ · noun

Meaning

One who erases..

Definitions by Sense

One who erases.
(Canada, US, Philippines) An object used to erase or remove something written or drawn by a pen or a pencil.
(Canada, US, Philippines) An object used to erase something written either by chalk on a chalkboard, by a marker on a whiteboard, or by some other erasable implement; a chalkboard eraser, whiteboard eraser, etc.
(computing) An overwriter program used to prevent data recovery.

Example Sentences

I have worn out the eraser on this pencil.

Word Forms

erasers

Synonyms for eraser

Related Words

When Should You Use Eraser?

Use eraser when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.

Practice This Word

Frequently Asked Questions

What does eraser mean?

Eraser means One who erases..

What is a synonym for eraser?

Common synonyms include rubber, india rubber, bungee.

What is the opposite of eraser?

The opposite depends on the specific sense.

How do you use eraser in a sentence?

I have worn out the eraser on this pencil.

Sources & Attribution

FreeDictionaryAPI.com / Wiktionary · Original source · CC BY-SA 4.0

Dictionary data is provided by FreeDictionaryAPI.com and sourced from Wiktionary under its stated license.